The social media giant TikTok is facing the possibility of being banned in Europe. Furthermore, reports indicate that US President Joe Biden has signed a law ordering TikTok’s owner, ByteDance, to sell the app to an American-based company or face a ban from major mobile app ecosystems.
Europe’s TikTok Decision: Security Concerns and Political Controversy
Similar measures are on the agenda in Europe. Comments by German politicians have opened the debate on the potential banning of TikTok during election campaigns. However, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen did not exclude the possibility of banning TikTok in Europe.
Europe’s Digital Services Act
TikTok is under investigation for suspected breaches of content moderation rules under the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA). Under this new regulatory regime, the Commission has the authority to suspend TikTok’s services.
Ban or Regulation?
To conclude, some European politicians argue for a more pragmatic approach to TikTok’s content moderation policies and behavior.
